Emergency/survival dive kit

[dive_turkey]

Also consider using a weight belt instead of integrated weights so if you are left behind you can attach a reel to the belt, then drop the belt so it will anchor you in the first place someone will come back to when they are looking for you. All searches start at the place where you were originally lost and then expand out from there, so you are better off being in the first place they will look. If there is something on the bottom that you can safely go back down to and attach the reel it would be better then using the belt.

That is a very good point. I'm not sure I would have thought about using my weight belt as an anchor. Smart thinking.

 

[underH2Oman]

If you might go out to sea think about putting this in your pocket..

Fastfind Dive Canister the container and epirb eliminates the search and starts the recovery.

It is not inexpensive but with satelite tracking in a waterproof container is a good way to have them kn ow where you are.

 

[dive_turkey]

I'll bet that canister is huge though. I didn't see any dimensions listed, but look at the unit itself on that guy's gear, and then imagine a cylindrical canister around it. It'll be the size of a pony bottle!

 

[Ryan Nelson]

Where can you find dye that's acceptable to deploy in the ocean?

 

[Donnah]

Shark repellent? I saw some yesterday that comes in a small canister that you drop into the water column. Smells like dead shark. Problem is that you would probably smell like dead shark after!

 

[underH2Oman]

I'll bet that canister is huge though. I didn't see any dimensions listed, but look at the unit itself on that guy's gear, and then imagine a cylindrical canister around it. It'll be the size of a pony bottle!

The epirb is [FONT=arial, helvetica]3" x 6" x 2.1" The canister will be a little larger. I would guess about 3.5 to 4" round by 6.5 to 7 inches tall. would fit in a thigh pocket.[/FONT]

 

[dive_turkey]

Alright, so the size of a short can light...

 

[Rich Keller]

Where can you find dye that's acceptable to deploy in the ocean?

OMS makes one. OMS Dye Marker, Slates, Jon Lines, O2 Grease http://www.OMSdive.com You could also check with boating supply stores.

 

[Ricky B]

Hat.
Amazon.com: FCS Wet Bucket Surf Hat - Gun Metal - M: Clothing
This one rolls up like a pair of socks. Fits in any bc pocket.
Even if you're only out there for an hour or two, makes a world of difference.

A roll-up hat is not a bad idea. Too bad it doesn't come in blaze orange. Gun metal is perfect camouflage for someone in the ocean.

 

[Mike]

I'll bet that canister is huge though. I didn't see any dimensions listed, but look at the unit itself on that guy's gear, and then imagine a cylindrical canister around it. It'll be the size of a pony bottle!

If you want all the details about how to put one together you can read about it here

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/co...onal-locator-beacon-how-never-lost-sea-3.html